BentRod
11/7/2014 12:55:00 PMI was wondering when the first reports would start rolling in. How were the crowds?
W4y
11/7/2014 1:44:00 PMThese aren't steelhead, they're just regular rainbows planted every fall around 2-3 pounds from the Issaquah hatchery.
Seattle Pat
11/7/2014 2:19:00 PMCrowds were big. Combat fishing, casting across lines, etc. I went this morning and it was a bust. Only people I saw hooking up today were those on boats or fishing from the east shore.
riverhunter
11/7/2014 7:56:00 PMThat is not a steelhead and it isn't part of the steelhead planted across w wa lakes. The steelhead they planted were 10-13 inches and have clipped fins since they were originally planned to be released in rivers and hatchery steelhead. Nice fish either way!!
hooksetjou
11/7/2014 10:32:00 PMMy boss told me 2500 trouts were planted (all in 3 lb range) in the lake. Must be the reason for the big crowd.
Seattle Pat
11/8/2014 4:47:00 AMThe fish in the pic is about 18" and 4lbs. The biggest fish I didn't get a photo of solo - just on the stringer & in the cooler. As an FYI, I KNOW they aren't steelhead (as my first comment of the post says that), so no need to educate me on what the fish is. Thanks anyhow though.
Heatherlyfish
11/9/2014 2:36:00 PMI think I remember seeing you fishing Seattle Pat. I am glad you caught one I found the crowds really tough to deal with especially as I had my little one with me. I would like to go again but I am thinking this is a place to go with others so you can cover each other. I am going to try again but not too hopeful. Just want to get one fish like that this season but you are right not easy without a boat. Do you think there is a time of day that might be just a tad less crowded.. meaning a space available to fish from?
Seattle Pat
11/10/2014 11:35:00 AMHi Heatherlyfish -
My buddy Tim went there this morning - he said no action. I'm guessing it's already fished out except for the lucky few that just happen to be at the right place at the right second a fish is going by their lure/bait.
My buddy Tim went there this morning - he said no action. I'm guessing it's already fished out except for the lucky few that just happen to be at the right place at the right second a fish is going by their lure/bait.
Heatherlyfish
11/10/2014 11:54:00 AMNot surprising. Too bad because it is the closest lake to me that is open still. I might still give it another go when it dies down just for fun and see if I find one that has made it. Stocking is supposed to go through the 12th. I really want to try my had at river fishing.. yet finding a place not over crowded is also hard. Thanks for the info.